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Animal/Veterinary Acupuncture
More and more people are  choosing alternative health care for their beloved pets.
The benefits people receive from acupuncture are the same with pets. However, animals are quicker to respond to acupuncture since there
is no psychology to contend with when receiving a treatment. In addition, animals are more sensitive to the sensations derived from
an acupuncture needle. In animal/veterinary acupuncture the meridians or channels in which the “qi” or energy flows are similar to that in a
person. However, the acupuncture points are condensed because of the structure of the fore and hind limbs. Thus, adjustments are taken
into consideration.
What do the animals feel during an acupuncture treatment? Most dogs and cats feel very relaxed simply because of the
release of endorphins soon after the first acupuncture needle is inserted just as with people. Furthermore, the same chain of
reactions that occurs in the human body, happens in the pet’s. Even though an
acupuncture treatment is very relaxing, there is a slight degree of anxiety during
the initial treatment just because the pet is unaccustomed to the sensations of
the needles. Normally, for subsequent treatments, the majority of pets are less anxious and ready for their treatment.
Is acupuncture appropriate for pets on medication such as metacam, rimadyl, etc.? Yes.
It is not only appropriate but will enhance the effectiveness of the medication. Acupuncture is very supportive to medication.
The following conditions are just some indications for animal/veterinary acupuncture:
- Arthritis,
- Hip Dysplasia,
- Elbow Dysplasia,
- Disc Degeneration,
- Spondylosis,
- Sprain/Strain,
- Muscle Spasm,
- Thyroid Problems,
- Degenerative Myelopathy,
- Wobbler’s Syndrome,
- Renal Failure,
- Diabetes,
- Pancreatitis,
- Respiratory Problems
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